USMC Silent Drill Platoon 4-11-2011

[@arceyominyin]

To the people here commenting asking what this has to do with warfare. What does this have to do with warfare? not a damn thing. If youre looking for a video with Marines showing off what they can do in warfare theres plenty of moto vids on youtube with just that kind of thing. This is the Silent Drill team showing off some exhibition style close order drill. Theyre showing off precision and discipline which are two other traits the Marine Corps likes to pride itself on. Theyre used mostly for recruiting purposes and ceremonies, but the shit aint easy, so kudos to them. To the people questioning it it, I ask you all: Who the hell are you to question the way the United States Marine Corps conducts its business?.. Just pay your taxes and be happy theres no draft.. it always amazes me that people who have no experience with the military always have the biggest voices about how to make it better.

[@thetruthhurts4054]

arceyominyin from what I see they stating that if a enemy of the US forces us to fight we will kick your ass just as methodical as we do this. In the marines you are not a soldier you are one of the few the proud your are a marine.

[@davidjames8613]

@@thetruthhurts4054 nigga stfu

[@emmettrowe5164]

and it always brings a tear to my eye to watch my silent drill team.. US Marines.. always the first to land... and the last to leave.. signed..Emmett.. U.S.M.C.

[@vulcan1753]

As a former U.S. Marine (1977-1981) this makes me so proud to watch. USMC drill teams are so much more impressive than those of any other branch of the military. Not meant to offend anyone. Semper Fi

[@jcsftwre]

No offence taken! (Retired Army here) Although I've seen some impressive drills during change of command ceremonies in Germany done by the Army drill teams the USMC has alway impressed me! Hoo Wah

[@daddymac4891]

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[@NAL242]

I am from the bahamas and i am in law enforcement so i have been on the drill square before so I know about the practice that goes into this... But omg there is no team in the world that can test these guys they are friggin awesome... I salute u marines!!

[@geeezzzberger]

I love how they taught the crowd how to respect them. Different crowd at the end than at the beginning. Imagine the respect they'd learn if they saw how they fight to protect their right to have bad manners!

[@shannonthomas1349]

Yes. They defend against foreign and domestic. Got to let people know they don't mess around because they won't find out .....

[@daddymac4891]

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[@Saxtafunkta-fecta]

hang on...son, grab my shotgun in the wardrobe and move the coffee table

[@jay4988]

😂😂

[@skully6058]

step 1) open this video and mute it step 2) open youtube in another tab and look up " march on the jedi temple" step 3) execute order 66

[@MsWiccanpriestess]

Our guys are so damn sharp.

[@ashcashcarter]

This makes me miss being on the drill team in MCJROTC more than ever! Best 4 years of my life. Semper Fi Do or Die.. OORAH!

[@nanayang8911]

You plan on joining the marines after high school?

[@ottaebraggs4314]

Semper fi do or die gung ho gung ho gung ho!

[@andezong9565]

Oorah!! (Future freshmen MCJROTC cadet and Marine here!)

[@jordanclawson]

"future mcjrotc cadet" laughing my fucking ass off LOL

[@tldeck8282]

+Jordan Clawson I was laughing too...

[@SemperFiFund]

This was originally posted several years ago. We found it so motivating that we thought it worthy of another look! Well done, Marines!

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Total respect to these young men. Thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kushielrm]

Semper Fi, brothers. 1st Bn. 26th Marines, Vietnam '68-'69

[@priscillaboring4215]

Thank You for your service! Our family is very grateful to our veterans!

[@athleticnrg1310]

Fucking amazing!!!! Makes me proud I served...Semper Fi!!!!

[@theamerijuanican7869]

No fluffy hats or unnecessary arm swings, just a tight uniform with a smooth finish. It doesn't matter what these amphibious infantrymen do, they're a lethal force when active in a hostile environment.

[@evan4672003]

And they always look good and that can be hard work starting with Boot Camp. My platoon in Boot Camp always looked good and took 1st place in everything. Plt 1041 San Diego MCRD. Graduated 16 July 1976. Semper Fi and HAPPY NEW YEAR,

[@johndavidsoncario7797]

Woooooowww. They are so amazing to watch. I'm not American, but I salute the USMC. The Few The Proud.

[@amberleedonellan6784]

The Silent Drill Platoon first performed in 1948, originally as a one-time show, and received such an overwhelming response that it soon became part of the routine parades at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.

[@emmettrowe5164]

and that is exactly right Semper Fi

[@zackbriggs7198]

always faithful

[@emmettrowe5164]

Yes my brother always always faithful

[@emmettrowe5164]

And no one I mean no one beats my drill team USMC

[@zackbriggs7198]

agree

[@hairstream]

What a fine marching rendition. God bless the USA!

[@marcbenedictpanergo4828]

Awesome display of skill. Thank you for the service...

[@mikhailglobus6766]

Have people stopped hating on the video recording over the years? Sure hope so. This obviously was an impromptu recording on a cell phone in awkward conditions. I only wish the very end was not cut off, actually. Thanks, and Semper Fi

[@joerooney1541]

The very next day. Marines saw a huge elistment boost. I mean that as a total compliment. These marines on this video show it. I was in the Army till 08. And jumped out of planes. And I would trade all that to be the the guys in this video. Thats what sets Army from Marines. Discipline pride and tradition. Much respect usmc

[@1CherryTree]

Joe Rooney I thank you for your service in the army. All branches of the military are needed and we should all be proud and thankful for all who serve, regardless of which branch.

[@energeez]

Did they throw your punk ass out the plane ?

[@pastrami1945]

Just love the snappy "Inspection Arms" routine.The Garand M-1 is a great rifle for this drill. Besides the M-1, we used the 1903 Sprigfield as well (US Army).

[@chris21SS]

Guys its for show, it's not used in combat so stop being confused individuals. Shyflirt1, it's a waste of taxpayers money? Maybe, but it helps connect the military with the civilian world. You're more of a waste of tax payers dollars honestly.

[@williamsegarra3068]

Just saw USMC Silent Platoon on 11-16-2014 at the Carolina Panthers Football halftime show and they were great. The Panthers had its home game celebration for Veterans

[@kraigseder]

Wow!!! Semper Fi. I was in the Marines in the late 80s to early 90s and never saw the silent drill team. Excellent!! Thanks for posting.

[@2028end]

Awesome!

[@lewjames6688]

Does anybody else find it disturbing that people in the audience just keep on flapping their gums while these guys perform? Would anyone act that way say, at a Broadway play or with a live singer? Such disrespect...

[@importantstuff4450]

I completely agree! My husband served for 10 years and I find it highly disrespectful and rude that the women in the background would not be quiet. I am sure that there were others in the crowd that were talking as well, but the "ladies" rudeness just stood out.

[@cwby1978]

How can people unlike this, great work

[@bunchabugz17]

i just love how they all move as a complete machine in uni cine. Its just fascinating.

[@Groffy17]

like my 20th time watching this video and still the best one I've seen on KZbin.

[@williamoftexas1489]

Few things bring me chills, but this did. Awesome

[@northernheat84]

I saw this in Hamilton, Ontario a few years ago, and without a doubt this display is one of the most impressive demonstrations I have ever witnessed. But in Hamilton it was much better....why you ask? Because the audience didn't talk or whistle or WOO WOO during it. They watched in SILENT awe until it was over, then applauded.

[@protein4ken637]

Man that shit is hard mentally. I'd be so scared and nervous I'd make so many mistakes lol

[@rickyross1346]

If you.don't like this you probably got cut this is some if the best drill.stuff. I've ever seen

[@ZHSSRS]

So proud! Great feeling of this dedecaite Marines. Houston Texas. God Bless this United States of America .

[@irenegoodine5035]

Proud mom of a Marine!

[@StanislavB7]

Leaving for for Marine OCS in 9 days! This pumps me up! Oorah!

[@christobaliancantu7112]

not many people have seen this before and I'm sure they are very proud of the Marines.

[@albertgray9426]

did my time in the early 60's. these guys are so damn good. lance corporal n corporals all. did my time on the drill field, learned how to do the marching stuff and 'arms movements', but nothing like these guys. silent, come on. I had a DI yelling in my face. learned to anticipate his commands, but, he had to 'command'. semper fi, these young marines are the best of the best.

[@FaithinHim]

10 years ago. Respected. Let's see them today!

[@mslbcl12]

Had courtside seats for this game! Was pleasantly surprised to find out my Brothers were performing!

[@lorrifrench4460]

Excellent ! God Bless them all . Thank you for sharing this sakarim03

[@deciusvarus]

When I was in highschool I was on a drill team, we didn't even come close to these guys.

[@mundrubjet]

I love this crowd!! I love them!!

[@414MrMilwaukee]

REAL HEROES!!

[@BIP1812]

They are awesome. Some of the stuff they do people couldn't dream about doing

[@sandieryan1074]

Semper Fi lost a good friend in conflict but he was proud he was a marine

[@joshuaxiong7955]

To be in such a group requires the utmost lvl of discipline, skill, and hard work I.M.O

[@md11x6]

Awesome skill! This is really mesmerising to watch.

[@paulinestockman3740]

This is so amazing, your eyes will hadly believe it

[@TBONE_2004]

Master stroke performance! Gotta love the Marines!

[@GucciManecubus]

185 people were drill waivers

[@eugenedebs3281]

Are you talking about the flag waivers

[@srt4victors]

Awesome! Very good job!

[@judan1868]

Thanks to the NBA for Allowing our USMC in the half time period. Thanks for supporting our Arms Forces who fighting around the world against the bad looney ticks ISIS. Also thanks the audience for showing support the our brave USMC. May God Bless tis young MEN.

[@MichaelSmith-sq2ef]

These are acutal active duty Marines. They serve in the Silent Drill Platoon as a regular assignment. Once their tour is finished, many of them will go on to other active duty assignments, including combat where ever they are needed. SEMPER FI!

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

A very illuminating performance!

[@KikiAelita]

Utterly fantastic.

[@travisoliverson1445]

Oh. now Dressage makes sense to me. Notice how their silence is reflected in the crowd, quickly when weapons become airborn?.....exactly. Respect.

[@2NeverQuitPusn]

Have fun I got out 2 years ago, one advice and the best advice. What ever you do you do it to the best of your ability, you will see allot of people quit and slack "because its hard" that will after call them selves Marines but I promise you if you give it 100% ALL the time not only once a week or when its convenient and when the time comes to get out you will know you never gave up and that will make you a different man you will be that top .01% of our society! PROVEN FORMULA I DID IT!

[@TheChivalricKnight]

I love how a stadium full of people that would normally be loud and obnoxious shuts the hell up when the Silent Drill Platoon takes center stage. Only clapping when they're supposed to.

[@triconehead]

The original purpose of close order drill is to get a group of soldiers on foot from one place to another at close quarters the most efficient way possible, like walking in step; and the safest way possible, like handling large weapons while marching long distances as a group. Everyone had to shift weapons to the other shoulder at the same time to keep from hitting each other. That's the theory as i see it. The SD Platoon has simply taken it to the level of an art form.

[@Lulu-ex7fc]

Their bearing and precision are impeccable. I hope to be good enough to join one some day.

[@duncanmackie3953]

Brit here. Can someone explain the significance of silent drill? The discipline of these marines is extremely impressive but I'm stumped as to why it's necessary not to make any noise and not have an instructor call out commands. Almost all other examples of military drills that I've seen have involved a lot of heel stamping and have involved commands of some sort. Thanks in advance!

[@chloekit4861]

Wow they’re like in sync robotic toy soldiers it’s amazing

[@Sandokandu13]

1000000% Respect from France

[@monicagallardo5205]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[@paxton8923]

So sweet!!!! Glad I'm a part of the Marine Corps!

[@triconehead]

TRUE. That style of combat was quite old-fashioned by the end of the 18th century. But we're talking about drilling here, not fighting.

[@LexGreen75]

Announcer actually said esprit-de-CORPSE...

[@cazziecoleman9730]

That's the whole point of silence. Shut up. No disrespect.

[@tamtamulevicz74]

Salute, it takes SO much training drills to pull this off.

[@gauth421]

Ask yourself this: if you were an enemy and saw this would you even attempt to try to mess with a well drilled, professional, focused and un-intimidated branch of the US armed forces? Discipline and focus displayed here as well as trust and faith in your fellow Marines in a simple drill.. spills over to the combat theater. They get it right both places. They are the best.. that is why they are the few and the proud. They prepare, prepare, prepare.. It is why this branch is the best.

[@Oskanwhitchfather]

Well said Wiley. Hey, I have a question for you, is your rank actually a Leutenant (cant spell sorry) Commander? Cause thats really effin cool dude. How long you been in the Corps?

[@retusmedic1851]

They are exceptional. Without a doubt.

[@kylejames88]

that is beautiful ...so jellous of these guys ...if of loved to learned these manovers

[@eromusofwom]

Awesome. These guys must maintain a serious training regiment to perform at such a high standard.

[@63striker]

Awesome! from an Airman~

[@davenet94]

shit like this gets me so pumped up! the sound of those rifles hitting the deck! OORAH

[@keonefatiaki]

1:27 they killed that mannequin challenge

[@maxpayne3717]

and to think i still cant do a solid rifle manual lol

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

The British marched in pretty lines during the revolutionary war. How did that work out for them?

[@datNYkid1012]

God Bless the Marine Corps and the rest of the united states armed forces. This is a great performance, and coming from JROTC, YOU ARE BOSS!!!

[@AngelBearOH]

Man, I am impressed! These guys are good!

[@KakashiLeftEye]

From 4:45 to 4:52, i'm jumpin out my chair and screamin. Lol. That was the sickest and cleanest rifle handling i've ever seen. I drill in Armed Standard for my high school, and if i could ever do that, i'm enlisting that day. Lol

[@ottaebraggs4314]

I should've tried out for the silent drill team when i was in the Marine Corps!

[@STONEPOWERS600]

Iam in drill team my self. Do me a favor respect the USMC, because their the ones who are giving us all the freedoms we have. Respect from the USA

[@triconehead]

shyflirt1 You are so right about this dance team comparison. It all really is for show, but you seem a bit lacking in imagination of what it's about. Most of these movements are relics of the past as you've said, and some are just made up - no practical basis whatsoever! Simply put - it's a show of unit cohesion. Unit cohesiveness is what wins battles(and ball games).

[@777DVB]

Fantastic!!!

[@spc.callahan1462]

it's a surprise that many people can be quiet

[@assmunch42na]

Amazing, thanks.

[@caddyshack7805]

THIS IS NOT FAKE, THIS IS REAL MARINE DRILL!! I LOVE IT!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸AMERICA IS NUMBER 1.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@62FRED1]

Semper fi love u marines thank u 4 servin

[@craigditzenberger4551]

Amazing demonstration of discipline. Too bad not a single NBA player came out to watch it in respect of our military service personnel. They could learn a thing or two about how to work together as a unit from these soldiers!

[@vernhoke7730]

Marines, not soldiers. There is a difference. USMC 1976-1992

[@ramrezaee8536]

imagine them making pizzas

[@matthewclifford7217]

You can't take a joke, can you?

[@matthewclifford7217]

joe Recto I respect the United States Military and America much the same way, even more, I also aspire to enlist in the nearest future possible. However, if you can't take a joke or without a sense of humor, I don't think these guys would appreciate you themselves either. This is a harmless joke about their unison and their accuracy in drills, and I'm sure all of them would laughed at this too because I've heard Marines got joked worse about their intelligence and they laughed it off just fine. Don't pull that mouth around, judging by your avatar, you're an adult so act like it, you think you're a tough nut aren't you, well, because you're excessive here and you're the joke, please walk away and chill your gung-ho blood down.

[@matthewclifford7217]

joe Recto It's the fact that you don't have any sort of logic to your comeback ridicule me but have to lowly rely on the kid card is plain pathetic. You don't have balls to yourself to talk about it by taking on my truth head on, let alone telling me what I have to do. Your seniority is nothing but a number, however, I hadn't seen the wisdom that came with it just yet.

[@matthewclifford7217]

joe Recto Then if you refuse to enter an intelligent conversation with me, then you've branded yourself as an idiot. Oh, that's the point, Marines HAVE taken insults from other branches, and it's worse, not just "making pizzas" as it's complete normalcy about the whole deal, note, HE does not make any sort of comment about their intelligence like others, however, it's a JOKE, again, in case you haven't read it right, about the accuracy and unison of their movements that it would be complete ridiculous if they make pizzas, which would totally look funny. Deal with it, gung-ho, if you can't take a joke right, go elsewhere as the Internet is not for you. He does not make it so that it's extremely repulsing or disgusting either like some many others individuals who would straight out said they're: "Robotics, imperialist killing machines." That's where you go in, not into a harmless joke such as this. Oh I have the rights to presume what a Marine would think, because THAT IS what they would think if they have a sense of humor, and they're in huge supply of it. If you know any Marines, go ask them if they'd taken an offense in this innocent comment, as nobody would OVERREACT completely like an idiot such as you. No, you do not make yourself clear. You make yourself as an idiot without a proper sense of humor and barrage others because it misalign your sense of a joke and an insult.

[@matthewclifford7217]

joe Recto People like you are part of the reason why civilians think that the military are a bunch of robots following orders, because whenever they say any sort of joke about them, even in the slightest, you hyperactive people come in and rain on their harmless joke. If he said anything about "Capitalism" or "Child-killer", I would've agreed completely with you, however, this is no more than an innocent joke that someone speak up with their mind without mean of harming anyone or their honor. Go act right, please, as on behalf of the people in the military, even though I'm not in any sort part of their closed-community, I've learned about them enough that you're making civilians having second-doubt about veterans and active duties everywhere that they're in a complete different level than them and not just people. I've talked with many vets, and all of them are complete normal person that would not take offense to even bigger and meaner jokes like this, let alone this one.

[@9196michelle]

Awesome.... and Semper Fi!

[@amyrients]

Could the crowd and the announcer be quiet for the drill team?

[@harpseal9234]

4:55 now that takes some dame skill . he caught that rifle without looking .

[@mundrubjet]

Fucking awesome!! I fucking love my country...Sarge...

[@567mkl]

You know what, .as a AO/ RECON Marine I thought this was art in the making. I have seen many people rush to the last moments of their life. I was one of the few who had been there for the last moment. Yes. I Hate the fack that I lived and they passed. I have since lived with the pain and phyiscal pain that they as as family will endure for all times

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

This was awesome!